I was exactly 7 years old back in 1984 when Gremlins came out. And I was exactly 31 years old back in 2008 when I saw the film for the first time. Yep, I'll admit to it: I watched Gremlins for the first time this past weekend. Some child of the 80’s I am. What’s a My Little Pony again?
I’m kidding. I LOVE YOU BOW TIE!
I didn’t watch Gremlins back in the day because it wasn’t recommended for little monsters like me. And while my 2nd grade classmates back in '84 were bragging about how they’re parents let them go see it, I played it cool and pretended. I think I had official Gremlins stickers (in my sticker album) as proof. Anyway, it was still a fairly freaky movie even at this age… and it didn’t help that about three quarters of the way through, Matty turned to me and said:
“I hate to reveal the ending to you, but they’ll only die if they kill the head mogwai.”
“Yeah that creepy dude with the white mohawk, Stripe. He’s bad news.” I said.
“No. Not him. He’s not the head mogwai.”
“You mean, Gi-gizmo?”
“Yes.”
“Noooooooo! I—love—him!”
And for the remainder of the film I was at my wits end fearing that someone was going to off my beloved Gizmo. Thankfully, Gizmo and his trusty pink Barbie Corvette came to the rescue and all was well. Props to Matty for some unnecessary torment. Are we not a match made in heaven or what?
Has anyone seen Gremlins 2 (which I can only assumed is titled, “Billy still isn’t ready”)? Stupid Billy, you piss off the mogwais you piss off Kir! I don't think I'll ever watch it. Let's just focus on the film's summary delivered by the old Chinese Man, “You do with mogwai what your society has done with all of nature's gifts. You do not understand.”
Happy Earth Day everyone! Keep it away from light, water and don’t feed it after midnight.
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Comments (5)
Man, that movie scared and confused me.
Posted by Noelle | April 22, 2008 8:44 AM
Posted on April 22, 2008 08:44
Yeah, I only think I saw parts of it. I remember they showed it to us in school (what were they thinking) and it scared me so bad I pretended I was sick so I could nap in the nurses office instead. I've always been a wuss.
Posted by Allie | April 23, 2008 8:36 AM
Posted on April 23, 2008 08:36
Noelle: yeah, I'll never understand how the Gremlins acquired various 80's type personas so quickly after molting. A Flashdance Gremlin? Come on!
Allie: What!? They showed Gremlins in school? I think I would have done the same thing... or cry quietly to myself in the bathroom stall.
Posted by kir | April 23, 2008 9:41 AM
Posted on April 23, 2008 09:41
Hahahaha! Sticker Albums. What WAS the point?
I liked it, but it was scary to me in 2nd grade. I'd need to watch it again because I don't really remember the plot.
Posted by Kristabella | April 23, 2008 1:13 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 13:13
Kristabella: I don't think there was one, but I loved mine nonetheless. I think it's still in my parent's basement, somewhere. I bet the scratch and sniff: not so scratchy and sniffy, and my puffy stickers: no longer as puffy. Sadness.
Posted by kir | April 25, 2008 10:31 AM
Posted on April 25, 2008 10:31